9th Grade Registration

We are excited to have you begin your high school journey with us.

All classes at VSH are asynchronous. Asynchronous learning allows the student to have flexibility with their learning. Weekly pacing guides will be expected to be followed by the student. Students are encouraged to advance through the curriculum and/or complete the course ahead of schedule.

The student will have access to the curriculum, readings, assignments, tests/quizzes, and other learning materials at any time throughout the day/evening, weekend, and holidays.

VSH online curriculum delivery gives students flexibility. Students will be enrolled into 3-4 courses each quarter. Students will have a specified amount of time to complete their courses (9 weeks).

Alongside the flexibility of learning, teachers will provide feedback on assignments, tests, and quizzes as well as hold office hours to meet with students one-on-one or small group needs. Teachers are available for instruction each day in their office hours or if further intervention time is needed, one-on-one meetings can be scheduled with the student’s teachers.

It is the expectation that the student will follow the teachers pacing guide or move ahead in their courses. All curricula must be successfully completed by the end of quarter to earn the credit in their courses.

Students take classes every 9 weeks and can earn between 12-16 credits per year.

• English Language Arts 9 A/B
• HS Math 1 A or HS Math 2 A (Math is determined by previous math class)
• Earth Science A/B
• Speech
• Eastern Geographical Perspective
• Physical Education (2 credits are required for graduation)

9th graders get to choose electives to take alongside their core classes.

Yearlong electives

French 1 A/B

Spanish 1 A/B

Spanish 2 A/B (must meet pre-requisites)

Quarter electives

Creative Writing

Drawing

Design

Film Study

Intro to Digital Photo

Microsoft Office: Word and PPT

Microsoft Office: Excel

Myth and Legends

Physical Education

Readers' Choice

Reaching your Academic Potential

All students are required to take two Physical Education credits for graduation. If you would like to take two P.E. credits in 9th grade you can take P.E. in place of a quarter elective.

Students may choose one release period every quarter. A release period is time that the students will continue working on their classes. Or, they can schedule time to work with their teachers.

1. Open the Class Choice Instruction guide to assist in class selection (see below).
2. Review the list of electives above. Course descriptions can be found on the VSH website by clicking Parents/Students at the top, then VSH Course Description Book.
3. Log in to your student Power School account and click on the Class Choice icon on the left. Select core classes (required classes) first, and then choose your electives.
4. Please complete your registration request by March 1, 2024
   

For more information or questions about classes, please contact your school counselor:

Heidi Freeney

freeney.heidi@westada.org